Well, it is well into December so definitely time for a Christmas song or two and this from Jane Sheldon adds a nice twist, celebrating the woman behind the scenes rather than the man on the sleigh.
As the summer holidays draw to a close, 'retro Friday' takes us back - not too far - to John Prine's instant classic 'Summer's End'. John Prine needs no introduction to AUK readers and this song, taken from his eighteenth studio album 'Tree of Forgiveness' is everything that fans love…
Edinburgh-based Wayward Jane’s music is a modern, transatlantic interpretation of American folk and old-time traditions, blending roots music with fresh arrangements and original compositions, and we're delighted today to be premiering the new video for their song 'Little Satchel'. The band's rich sound features fiddle, clawhammer banjo, double bass, guitar,…
Here's the latest single from Nashville-base Nora Jane Struthers. 'I Can Hear the Birds' is a beautifully-written song, full of absorbing layers. In particular, Joe Pemberton's atmospheric pedal steel winds its way through the song while the Struthers vocal delivery is refreshingly melodic, taking unexpected turns and delivering powerful words…
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